CHHAAK (Unsalted, large Matthi) Recipe

CHHAAK is the traditional snack, which is given, alongwith mithais, to groom's family from the bride's family in marriages in Haryana. I've chosen this recipe, cuz, it takes us back to our roots. In today's world, fancy snacks have replaced the traditional ones, devoiding us from our ancient culture. Traditionally deep-fried in a generous amount of oil, Air fryed chhaak eliminates the oil pool completely. The flaky, melt-in-mouth texture that defines good chhaak comes from the fat in the dough — not from oil absorption during frying. By shifting cooking to an air fryer, the result is a lighter chhaak that is just as crispy and belongs equally at a chai table and in a tiffin box with 'Aam Ka Achaar'.